The Cape Verdean government announced today a "serious and deep" analysis of the circumstances of the bus accident on Fogo island, which caused 25 dead and 14 injured.
The vehicle crash occurred on the road connecting the city of São Filipe to the town of Cova do Fogo, according to the first information known about the accident.
The first anniversary of the tragedy had not yet been reached when the Cape Verdean government learned of the accident and decided to order a thorough investigation into the causes of the crash.
Local and national authorities mobilized to provide assistance to the victims and their families, while procedures are underway to clarify the exact circumstances of the accident.
